Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tap out

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.28 in modern English

Syllables: tap out
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.

Transitive verb

verb

To submit to an opponent by tapping one's hand repeatedly either on the arena or the opponent's body.

Intransitive verb

verb

To force (an opponent) to submit.

Transitive verb

verb

To relieve a person of duty, such as a casino worker or wrestler in a tag-team match.

Transitive verb

verb

To deplete, especially of a liquid; to finish the last of a drink.

Transitive verb

verb

To run out of money in a gambling establishment.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"He tapped his opponent out in what seemed like ten seconds."
"After a month of sugaring, the local maples were all tapped out."
"It's nice that the ATM is open 24-7, but it doesn't help if your account is tapped out."

Usage

Inflected Forms

taps out (present, singular) tapping out (participle, present) tapped out (participle, past) tapped out (past)

Synonyms

tap beat out thump out

Questions

What does tap out mean?: To produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.

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